Yuma Public Library

Celebrates the forms of life that live above and under a pond, including turtles, red-winged blackbirds, blue herons, minnows, frogs, and catfish.

Which underwater resident is enjoying the shade beneath a water lily as it hunts newly hatched tadpoles? What tiny water insect is about to become a frog's lunch? Which creature with a spiral-shaped shell is munching on pondweeds deep below the water's surface? And who is about to lay her eggs in the tangled reeds at the edge of the pond? Readers will discover how living things depend on each other and their environment for survival. Packed with facts,...

A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisma of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

Describes the many varieties of plants and animals that live in a pond.

Introduces the animal and plant life in and around ponds.

Describes the different kinds of plant and animal life that can be found in freshwater ponds.

"Nora the Naturalist discovers the world of Pondlife, describing various animals and how they live in their"--

Describes the interdependency and seasonal changes in the plant and animal life in and around a pond.

Introduces birds, fish, and other animals which live in or near ponds and streams.

Examines the many different microscopic organisms that exist in pond water and describes how they function and their role in nature.